Lecturer in Psychology

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

We are seeking two Lecturers (Teaching Focussed) to join the School of Psychology & Vision Sciences at the University of Leicester. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery and development of our BSc Psychology programmes both in Leicester and through our international partnership with Chongqing Medical University, as part of a dual award programme. This includes delivering high-quality teaching, supporting assessment, and contributing to curriculum innovation, with opportunities to travel to China as part of our flying faculty to deliver teaching in blocks across the academic year.

You will play a key role in shaping an engaging and inclusive learning environment, drawing on research-informed teaching practices and innovative digital approaches. Alongside teaching, you will contribute to scholarship, pedagogical development, and student support, while engaging actively in the academic community and contributing to the University’s broader mission as an inclusive, inspiring and impactful institution.

About you

You will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Psychology or a closely related discipline, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching in higher education and experience of supervising student research projects. You will demonstrate the ability to design and deliver engaging teaching materials, contribute to curriculum development, and support students in achieving their academic potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

You will bring excellent communication and organisational skills, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across diverse international contexts, and a commitment to continuous professional development. A willingness to travel internationally for teaching, alongside an interest in pedagogical innovation and student-centred learning, will be essential to success in this role.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Doug Barrett on djkb1@le.ac.uk.

We anticipate that interviews will take place in the first or third week of August 2026. 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 19 July 2026

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